ROME TRCW-20, Operator'S Manual

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ASSEMBLY
STEP 1: ASSEMBLING GANGS -
CONTINUED….
F. Refer to the Illustration and continue
to slide the discs, spacers, and
bearings down the axle exactly in
the order shown.
Important: Make
sure that concave and convex faces
on the washers, bearing assemblies,
and disc spacers coincide with the
faces of the discs.
Note: Concave
and convex flanges on the bearing
assemblies are factory mounted to
correspond to the front and rear
gangs in order to have the grease
fittings always facing to the rear.
This makes it easier to grease the
bearings.
G. After the last disc blade is in place,
place the bumper washer onto the
axle. Replace axle nut after applying
lubricant to axle threads. Tighten nut
to remove all slack. Final tightening
will be done when the gang is in the
horizontal position.
H. Use an overhead crane or hoist to
lower disc gang to horizontal
position on the floor. Use chock
blocks to prevent the gang assembly
from rolling. Using the axle nut
wrenches, tighten both axle nuts as
tight as possible.
For best results and added leverage, place a four
or five foot length of 2-inch pipe on each axle nut
wrench to serve as handle extensions. It may be
necessary to hit the pipe extension with a hammer
to meet recommended lbs. /ft. of torque as set forth
in the
AXLE NUT TORQUES CHART found in the
MAINTENANCE section - TIGHTEN GANG AXLE
NUTS. Mount axle nut locks to axle and bumper
washers and secure with hex bolts and lock
washers.